Early Childhood Inclusive Paraprofessional (PT)

Liberty Elementary; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Liberty Elementary in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Paraprofessional - Early Childhood Inclusive (ECI) for a part-time, temporary role starting January 2027. You will work with children under teacher guidance, assisting with classroom tasks and activities to support learning and development.

Requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, flexibility, confidentiality, and the ability to work with diverse populations. A2-year degree or 48/72 college hours and/or CDA preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or CDA preferred.
• Willingness to complete early childhood education coursework
• Knowledge of the Head Start Performance Standards, preferred
• Must be able to physically interact with children, including bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, lifting, climbing and walking.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to sudden changes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to follow oral and written directions
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate communication skills
• Evidence of good mental and physical health.
• Dependable with good work attendance record.
• Skills pertinent to positive human relationships and ability to work effectively with instructional staff, students, parents, administration and the community.

Responsibilities

• Working with children individually or in small groups under teacher direction.
• Be assigned to miscellaneous duties around the classrooms; i.e., bulletin boards, preparing materials, readying the equipment, house cleaning, preparing snacks, duplicating materials, etc.
• Assist children in specific arts and crafts activities.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, and be able to adapt to the physical demands of this position
• Assist/accompany students during transitions in and out of the ECSE classroom.
• Assist the teacher in routine reporting and accounting of student information.
• Assist the teacher in helping students remove and put on outer apparel.
• Assist in positioning and bracing of students
• Help in unusual situations, i.e., field trips, fire drills, tornado drills, etc.
• Observe and record behavior, as well as assist in the utilization of techniques designed by the teacher.
• Assist the students in toileting and self-care activities; i.e., washing, brushing teeth, diapering, etc.
• Assist with lifting students.
• Other duties as assigned by the teacher and/or supervisor.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Associate's degree

Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA)

48 semester hours / 72 quarter hours

Head Start Knowledge

Job description

Liberty Elementary in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Paraprofessional - Early Childhood Inclusive (ECI) for a part-time, temporary role starting January 2027. You will work with children under teacher guidance, assisting with classroom tasks and activities to support learning and development.

Requirements include the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, flexibility, confidentiality, and the ability to work with diverse populations. A2-year degree or 48/72 college hours and/or CDA preferred.